Virtual : Macroeconometric Forecasting and Analysis (MFA)
Target Audience
Government officials involved in developing macroeconometric models and forecasting for the analysis, design, and implementation of macroeconomic policy.
Qualifications
Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or equivalent experience, and a background in econometrics. They should also be comfortable using EViews for econometric applications.
Course Description
This course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development, gives government officials a rigorous foundation in the estimation of macroeconometric models and their application for forecasting and policy analysis in central banks, ministries, and public research institutions. Participants work on hands-on estimation and forecasting exercises.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
i) Understand various model specifications;
ii) Use the EViews software to apply modeling techniques to country data;
iii) Apply the techniques learned to country cases from their region to forecast and analyze a policy issue;
iv) Apply appropriate tools available in the EViews econometric package to their own work or research and that of other countries.
